Two Rivers Ohakune

03/11/2026

We also need to give a shout out to No8 Restaurant & Bar Ohakune this week for also being so flexible and accommodating with our guests with specific dietary requirements. Small changes to existing menus lead to happy guests.

How amazing does this Tofu Salad bowl look? Vibrant colours, textures and I can only imagine the tastes here - I love pickled red onion...

No8 - thanks for helping us plan for our guest's arrival and being so welcoming to them.

03/11/2026

If you live in Auckland, then this event may give you a little taste of Ohakune and its award winning Ruapehu Distillery.

03/11/2026

Recommending business in Ohakune is something that comes naturally to the Two Rivers way of life. It’s easy to recommend local businesses that frequently exceed expectations.
The Cyprus tree ohakune do an amazing job of looking after us when we go in for an evening meal, and so it’s an easy recommendation to make. Many of our guests take the recommendation and come back with rave reviews.
We’re giving a shout out this week as we have some guests arriving with specific dietary requirements and the team have worked with us to make sure our guests will eat very well.
Standing together, supporting each other, is the best way for small towns to be sustainable and grow.

02/11/2026

❤️

31/10/2026

A stunning evening. ❤️

We had some guests arrive on the train today who really wanted a taste of the mountain. We drove them up to Mangawhero Falls and then Turoa. Very chilly, but they got an insight to the quiet side of the mountain, and they loved every minute of it.

Two guests, Made Greater, by Ruapehu.

31/10/2026

30/10/2026

Many of our guests come to Ohakune with a big adventure in mind - walking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, exploring Mt Ruapehu, cycling, skiing or discovering the surrounding forests and waterfalls.

Recently, several guests have also reminded us of the value of the quieter moments - sleeping deeply, enjoying the view, soaking in the hot tub and simply allowing themselves time to stop.

Slow travel does not mean avoiding adventure. It means allowing an experience to take the time it deserves.

Our latest article explores a slower way to experience Ohakune, Ruapehu and Tongariro:

https://www.tworiversohakune.com/blog/post/172108/slow-travel-ohakune-tongariro/



- Slow Travel Made Greater

30/10/2026

Fantastic news for our area....

The factory is expected to employ 60 to 80 people, with an initial 12 at the data centre.

30/10/2026

I just came across "The Green Travelling Guide to Tongariro National Park" - some great insights and thinking, but in particular I love the section on "How to Slow Travel..."

https://thatgirlinmustard.com/stories/the-green-travelling-guide-to-tongariro-national-park

I quote (used with permission):

Slow travel can be tricky when you are in a space with so much to do. There are mountains to see, hikes to do, lakes to marvel at and coffee to drink. There is a lot. Here are some of my tips on how to slow travel Tongariro.

Time - There is a lot to do in the National Park. A lot. So it can make the trip stressful if you either only come for a day or pack so much in on your trip that you start to forgot what you did the day before. Give yourself enough time to explore the area - a few days is better than one rushed day. A week if you can is even better. Or if you are only have a day, choose something to focus on for that day rather than trying to hit all the photo spots. Maybe its a walk. Or maybe its going on the gondala to explore up top. Choose something.

A big old guide to Tongariro National Park, New Zealand’s oldest National Park.